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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Dum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Shakespeare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dee Dum! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, William Shakespeare! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dum tries to clinch and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Shakespeare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dum. Dum shoots in but Shakespeare avoids the takedown attempt easily. Shakespeare tries to clinch but Dum moves out of range. Shakespeare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dum throws a nice looking combination but Shakespeare bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dum fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Dum. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dum keeps the fight on the outside. No luck for Shakespeare with that takedown attempt. A combination from Shakespeare does no damage. Shakespeare has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shakespeare there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shakespeare shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dum sprawls well. Dum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shakespeare gets slowly back to his feet. Dum is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Shakespeare will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shakespeare has eaten all the pies! Dum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shakespeare. Shakespeare shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Shakespeare looks winded! Dum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shakespeare avoids it really well and circles away. Dum tries to clinch but Shakespeare is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dum fails with the takedown. Nice sprawl there from Shakespeare as Dum shoots in. Shakespeare with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shakespeare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dum counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Shakespeare trying to control the position but instead, Dum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shakespeare into the cage. Shakespeare landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shakespeare is looking to control Dum's arms but Dum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shakespeare has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dum is pressed up against the cage. Shakespeare has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dum down to the mat. Dum avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Shakespeare shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dum throws a lazy head kick and Shakespeare counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A hook to the body from Dum.
Dum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dum wants to get back to striking at distance but Shakespeare won't allow it.
Shakespeare on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shakespeare drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dum pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dum darts in and clinches Shakespeare up against the cage. Shakespeare is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dum is defending well. Dum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shakespeare keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dum's efforts to push away. Dum tries to break free but Shakespeare pushes him back against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shakespeare taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dee Dum will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shakespeare shoots in for a takedown but Dum shows good takedown defense. Nice sprawl there from Shakespeare as Dum shoots in. Dum throws a sloppy head kick and Shakespeare holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Shakespeare prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Shakespeare goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dum prevents it.
Dum looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Dum. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Shakespeare goes for a takedown attempt but Dum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. No luck for Dum with that takedown attempt. Shakespeare moves into the clinch. Dum goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakespeare prevents it.
Shakespeare pulls guard effortlessly. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Shakespeare looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Shakespeare pushes Dum off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Dum circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shakespeare avoids it really well and circles away. Shakespeare moves into the clinch. Dum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shakespeare just stands there and leans against the cage. Shakespeare is trying to drag Dum to the mat but Dum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Dum looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shakespeare is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Dum keeps control of Shakespeare as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Shakespeare blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dum tries to break the clinch but Shakespeare is controlling the position. A frustrated look appears on Shakespeare's face as he tries to break the clinch. Shakespeare tries to score a body lock takedown but Dum shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dum can't break the clinch.
Shakespeare tries to score a body lock takedown but Dum shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dum tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shakespeare just stands there and leans against the cage. Shakespeare fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shakespeare is pressed up against the cage. Dum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shakespeare down to the mat. Shakespeare avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Shakespeare tries to clinch up. Shakespeare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dum.
Dum fails with a takedown attempt. Shakespeare throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Shakespeare shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dum as he jumps to the side. Dum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shakespeare pinned against the cage. Shakespeare gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Sloppy strikes from Shakespeare. Those never looked like landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Shakespeare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Dum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shakespeare. Dum looks for a takedown but Shakespeare sprawls well. Shakespeare displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dum. Shakespeare keeps the fight on the outside. No luck with that takedown attempt from Shakespeare. Dum shoots in for a takedown but Shakespeare shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Dum. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dum moves out of range as Shakespeare strikes. Both fighters are breathing heavily. No luck with that takedown attempt from Shakespeare. Shakespeare closes the distance and clinches. William Shakespeare seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shakespeare wants a takedown.
Dum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Shakespeare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Shakespeare tries a head kick but it misses.
William Shakespeare seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dum stuffs the takedown attempt from Shakespeare. Shakespeare gets slowly back to his feet. Dum drives through and clinches with Shakespeare against the cage.
Shakespeare tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dum fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shakespeare manages to break the clinch.
Dum throws a lazy head kick and Shakespeare finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Dum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shakespeare sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Shakespeare fails with a takedown attempt. Left hook, right uppercut from Dum. Shakespeare fails with a takedown attempt. Dum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shakespeare sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shakespeare forces Dum back against the cage and clinches. Shakespeare changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shakespeare has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dum finds it's way round the side to connect with Shakespeare's head. Dum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shakespeare circles away. Dum tries to keep at a distance but Shakespeare has taken the fight into the clinch. Shakespeare ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shakespeare no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Dum slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shakespeare not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dum is stalling in the full guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Dum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Dum wants to control from the top but Shakespeare keeps moving. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dee Dum wasn't doing enough on the ground. Dum fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to William Shakespeare. Well Shakespeare has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for William Shakespeare! Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for William Shakespeare! Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for William Shakespeare!
William Shakespeare wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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RATING
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